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Nepheline and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
2.9  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[1010] Poor  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Nepheline and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Faustite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Nepheline and Faustite chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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